Wow, you have good taste in mentioning both Dan Wesson and the Opus X.
I had to quit smoking cigars, and miss them.
After being forced to sell my DW CBOB some years ago..
My plan is on adding some DWs to my small gun collection.
The VALOR is my first pick for a full sized 1911.
They were great when first introduced, and even better now that DW
makes most of the parts for it.
My only other 1911 was a Combat Commander, that I could only carry off-duty back in the
ealry years of my career,
So, I really only like DW, Colt, and Ed Brown for 1911s.
Not a huge amount of DW info on the older CZF forums like YUKU and Info, but
many a fan hangs out here:
http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=52However, it seems that by all accounts.. that CZ-USA sells as many DWs as Norwich can put out.
You now get an option of Stainless for the Valor as well, and the Guardian in 9mm or .45 caliber.
Maybe someone should ask DW to make up some .38 Supers, as that cartridge is picking up steam
these days in both velocity and forum interest?
If you want to discuss the CCO or Guardian..I'm open for it.
Best of luck with your DW purchase.
KEV